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Splurge or Skip: Urban Decay Holiday 2009

December 24th, 2009 by Crystal

Urban Decay Holiday 2009

Heavy metal and glitter makeup doesn’t really work for every day. But Urban Decay makes it accessible and has perfected this uber-glam style. Their empire was built on heavy pigmentation and night makeup for day. It’s their trademark, and they’re oh-so-good at it.

Holiday collections are always something to look forward to and Urban Decay’s Holiday offerings are full of surprises, as well as the expected basics.

Urban Decay Book of Shadows 2

Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol 2 ($48 US) offers 16 gorgeous, colorful shades of eyeshadow at an affordable price. I have the original Book of Shadows, which is very good, but I love that this palette includes two mini 24/7 Glide on Liners in Zero and Bourbon, a mini bottle of UDPP, and a look book.

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Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Best Beauty Gifts!

December 23rd, 2009 by Crystal

Best in Beauty Gift Guide

What’s truly amazing about beauty is that it gets updated every year. New formulas, new packaging, and new products never disappoint us beauty fanatics.

What are the best gifts of 2009 in our opinion here at The Daily Cookie? It’s a curious question to see what we select as the best beauty gifts; obviously something marvelous and dream worthy is the answer!

Jo Malone Cologne Collection

Jo Malone Cologne Collection ($95 US): Expensive, luxurious, and absolutely a delight for the sense of scent, this is the perfect gift to buy and receive. The six heavenly scents that are included: Sweet Lime & Cedar, Grapefruit, Lime Basil & Mandarin, Nectarine Blossom & Honey, Pomegranate Noir, and White Jasmine & Mint.

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Splurge or Skip: Smashbox WISH Holiday 2009 Collection

December 23rd, 2009 by Crystal

Smashbox WISH Holiday

What do you wish for this holiday? A smooth eyeliner set or fabulous pink brush set? A box of lipglosses or a pigmented eye palette? An even better question, what do you think the Children’s Miracle Network needs? Volunteers, donations, and great care.

No matter what you wish for this holiday, Smashbox Cosmetics has got you covered. For every purchase from their Smashbox WISH Holiday 2009 Collection, $1will be donated (capped at $25,000) to the Children’s Miracle Network which commits to research and care of sick and injured children.

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Four Ways to Wear Festive Gold Gloss!

December 22nd, 2009 by Crystal

CO Bigelow Ginger Mentha Lip Gloss

Getting ready for the holidays means putting up lights and decorations.. and yes, even pulling out that tacky, yet festive, holiday sweater for Christmas photos. It’s a special time of year after all!

I love the holidays and have discovered a way to keep that festive spirit with me all year long, thanks to the versatility of gold gloss. It’s simple and easy to wear, but adds that unique touch, just like the star on top of a Christmas tree.

CO Bigelow Ginger Mentha Lip Gloss swatch

C.O. Bigelow Lip Shine Shimmer in Ginger Mentha ($7.50 US) gives me pretty gold sparkles and shimmer in a breath-freshening minty formula. It’s love, especially after you add moisturizing shiny color that’s sheer enough to look great on every skin tone!

Read on for four ways to wear C.O. Bigelow Lip Shine Shimmer in Ginger Mentha, a shimmering gold gloss!

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